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What are packings, gaskets, and seals used for?
What are packings, gaskets, and seals used for?
- To control or stop leakage of fluids or solid dry products (correct)
- To promote vacuum formation
- To increase fluid flow
- To reduce pressure in mechanical clearances
What is the base function of packings, gaskets, and seals?
What is the base function of packings, gaskets, and seals?
- To increase pressure in contained material
- To control or stop leakage of fluids or solid dry products (correct)
- To provide structural support
- To lubricate mechanical clearances
What is the purpose of pressurizing the medium in relation to packings, gaskets, and seals?
What is the purpose of pressurizing the medium in relation to packings, gaskets, and seals?
- To weaken the seals
- To reduce fluid leakage
- To block unsealed routings (correct)
- To promote vacuum formation
